How to Pronounce Curls

To pronounce "curls", say CURLS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

CURLS

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💡 Tip for remembering “curls”

"curls" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with girls and whorls, if that helps it stick.

What does curls mean?

noun

  1. A piece or lock of curling hair; a ringlet.
  2. A curved stroke or shape.

verb

  1. To cause to move in a curve.
  2. To make into a curl or spiral.

noun

  1. Specifically, a body of curly hair on someone's head

Synonyms

curlicuecurveflourishloopspiralringletcoilroll uparchcurlies

Antonyms

extensionstraightenuncoilunroll

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Words that rhyme with curls

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

girlswhorlspearlswhirlsearlesswirlsearlshurlsburlscowgirlsfurlsmerles

Related words

ringletloopcurlicuewhorlcoilwavegyrecurve

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "curls"?▾

"Curls" has one syllable.

What does "curls" mean?▾

Curls: A piece or lock of curling hair; a ringlet.

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